Course - Power Electronics, Power Semiconductor Physics and Reliability - ET8303
ET8303 - Power Electronics, Power Semiconductor Physics and Reliability
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 |
Course content
These topics are included:
- Physics for optimal utilization of power semiconductors: Power diodes, power transistors, thyristors, Gate Turn-Off Thyristors, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors, SiC components.
- Snubbers
- Gate drivers
- Cooling
- Design of high frequency magnetic components
Learning outcome
The course aims to give a deep understanding of semiconductor physics and the role of semiconductor physics in optimal and reliable power electronics converter design.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, self study and project based on litterature studies.
The course is given every second year, next time spring 2012.
Recommended previous knowledge
TET4190 Power Electronics for Renewable Energy or similar.
Course materials
Mohan, Undeland og Robbins: Power Electronics, Converters, Applications, and Design, Wiley, 3rd Edition 2003.
Josef Lutz: Halbleite Leistungsbauelemente Physik, Eigenschaften, Zuverlässigkeit
Springer Verlag 2006.
Articles
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2012
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of electric energy
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 2011-12-03
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 2012-05-30
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"